Gregorio Palomino, the San Antonio event planner who received a $39.1 million contract from the federal government to feed needy families early in the coronavirus pandemic, faces a lawsuit accusing him of fraud and misrepresentation. In its suit, Fork and Garden LLC alleges that Palomino and his company CRE8AD8 violated a “joint venture agreement involving … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos to give takeaways from the Spurs’ loss versus the Pelicans. Also, a game preview of the Spurs-Magic matchup in Orlando. All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs. Subscribe to Locked On … Read more
“We can’t give away a quarter the way we did,” Coach Gregg Popovich said following the team’s loss to New Orleans. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up a road loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, 126-117. Jeremy Sochan had 23 points and nine rebounds to lead the team while Tre Jones added … Read more
NEW YORK – When Sarah Polley has flown from her home in Toronto to the U.S. this year for the release of her film “Women Talking,” she’s had conversations with customs officials that usually go something like this: “What are you here for?” “I’m screening a film.” “What’s the name of the film?” “Women Talking.” … Read more
BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Friday it is formally suspending export credit and investment guarantees for business in Iran in the wake of authorities’ crackdown on protests. The Economy Ministry said it also has suspended other “economic formats,” including a dialogue on energy issues, in view of “the very serious situation in Iran.” … Read more
Pelé led Brazil to victory at the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains one of the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals. SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication, doctors said Wednesday. The Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo said in a … Read more
NEW YORK – Books are an easy gift choice, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fresh. There’s always a great selection around the holidays for a range of ages and interests. Some ideas: “Creature,” by Shaun Tan. It’s as if, Tan writes, “I need to throw the artistic pebble far across a pond of … Read more